All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: Record Store Day Black Friday 2025

November 28, 2025

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  • The episode of *All Songs Considered*'s *New Music Friday: Record Store Day Black Friday 2025* is an abbreviated edition focusing on the special physical releases available for Record Store Day, noting there are 177 official titles. 
  • Host Stephen Thompson highlights the new album *Forever I've Been Being Born* by Jesse Sykes and the Suite Hereafter as a new release available on vinyl for the event. 
  • Record Store Day exclusives range from collectibles like picture discs and live albums to limited runs from major artists such as Post Malone, Billie Eilish, and Chapel Roan, all intended to support local independent record stores. 

Segments

Introduction and Host Greeting
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  • Key Takeaway: Stephen Thompson hosts an abbreviated Black Friday edition of New Music Friday coinciding with Record Store Day.
  • Summary: The episode opens with the host, Stephen Thompson, greeting listeners for the special Black Friday edition of New Music Friday. He notes that November 28th is not a major day for standard new music releases. Listeners are encouraged to visit their local independent record stores to check out the available stock.
Jesse Sykes New Album
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  • Key Takeaway: Jesse Sykes and the Suite Hereafter released their first album since 2011, Forever I’ve Been Being Born, available on vinyl.
  • Summary: The host introduces a new album by Jesse Sykes and the Suite Hereafter, titled Forever I’ve Been Being Born, which is their first since 2011. The music is described as bluesy, haunting, and noir-ish, featuring contributions from Marissa Nadler. A short audio clip of the track “Never thought I’d love you” is played.
Record Store Day Overview
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  • Key Takeaway: Record Store Day, established in 2008, features 177 official exclusive titles emphasizing vinyl, picture discs, and live albums.
  • Summary: Record Store Day began in 2008 to support independent record stores and occurs twice yearly, offering exclusive physical releases. This run includes 177 official titles, heavily focused on vinyl, picture discs, and other collectibles, including obscure reissues and new pressings.
Exclusive Artist Releases
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  • Key Takeaway: Major artists like Kesha, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, and Chapel Roan have limited-run exclusives available for Record Store Day.
  • Summary: Kesha has a limited run of seven-inch singles featuring her cover of “Holiday Road.” Billie Eilish offers a live EP on vinyl with a 20,000 print run, while Chapel Roan’s new singles are on an exclusive 7-inch with 30,000 copies. These major releases aim to draw customers into the stores.
Archival and Live Recordings
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  • Key Takeaway: Archival releases include demos from Talking Heads and Randy Newman, alongside live albums from Miles Davis and The Flaming Lips.
  • Summary: Beyond new releases, Record Store Day features classic archival recordings, such as Talking Heads demos and Dwight Yoakum albums on vinyl. Newer live albums are also available, including Miles Davis live in 1965 and recent recordings from The Flaming Lips and Fred again.
Host Shoutouts and Wrap-up
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  • Key Takeaway: Stephen Thompson recommends supporting local record stores as a palate cleanser to big-box retail experiences and shouts out specific Wisconsin stores.
  • Summary: The host encourages listeners to treat themselves by visiting their local record store, suggesting it offers a positive alternative to Black Friday big-box shopping. He specifically mentions Radio Chaos, B-side Records, and Mad City Music Exchange in Wisconsin as stores that nurtured his musical interests. Listeners can find full lists of participating stores and exclusives at recordstoreday.com.